Defence spending signals positive outlook for WA industry
23 February 2026
A $70 billion increase in defence spending over the next decade – the largest in Australia’s peacetime history – combined with arguably the biggest reform of defence procurement in more than 50 years, is set to create significant opportunities for WA businesses across the defence supply chain.
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